peppy

adjective

pep·​py ˈpe-pē 

peppier; peppiest

: full of pep

peppiness noun

Synonyms of peppy

• energetic
• lively
• dynamic

Examples of peppy in a Sentence

At 75 years old, he is as peppy as ever.

a group of peppy cheerleaders

The song was a peppy little dance number.

Recent Examples on the Web

Evan Mendelsohn and Nick Morton won over the sharks and audiences with their peppy, upbeat pitch for their ugly Christmas sweater company. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2026

The SuperVinoBros, who post fun, peppy videos about their drinking adventures, are determined to change that. — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Flaherty also interacts with a peppy gal pal (Carla Gugino), a city hall reporter for a metropolitan daily. — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Or Elle Fanning in her mint-green Ralph Lauren Collection slip, which made up for its simplicity with its peppy color. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above